YEARLY HIGH
18.2104 SDG
YEARLY LOW
16.5429 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2280 SDG

2017 OMR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 18.2104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 16.5429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6675 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7131 to the December average rate of 17.4817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.2104 was up 7.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.9878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 91,052 SDG
2016 Average 80,065 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 82,715 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,337.25 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.5585
16.6363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SDG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.0942, compared to 17.3618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.9634 SDG (High: 18.2104 / Low: 17.2470). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0909 SDG (High: 17.3929 / Low: 17.3020).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9634
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 17.4817) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.8657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6160 (+3.65%).

2017 Avg (December) 17.4817
2016 Avg (December) 16.8657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9347 16.6025 16.7131
February 17.3644 16.5955 16.7437
March 17.4040 16.5429 17.0799
April 17.4064 17.2670 17.3547
May 17.3997 17.2517 17.3375
June 17.3928 17.2670 17.3364
July 17.3906 17.1519 17.3186
August 17.4758 17.2093 17.3217
September 17.4242 17.3081 17.3571
October 17.3929 17.3020 17.3508
November 17.4073 17.2553 17.3410
December 18.2104 17.2470 17.4817